4 May 28, 2015 www.alamedasun.com Alameda Sun Local Happenings Thursday, May 28 n 10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group: Meeting sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association for families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 482-8700) n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Julia Park Tracey, Alameda’s poet laureate will share some poetry at 11. Lunch is served at noon. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. n 1 p.m. Mastick Movie Matinee: Angel Face. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506) n 1 to 3 p.m. Office Hours: Staffers from Assemblyman Rob Bonta’s office will be available. Administrative Conference Room, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. n 1:30 p.m. Music Appreciation: Piano recital and discussion with volunteer instructor William Sturm, featuring “Music for Springtime.” Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506) n 3 to 5 p.m. Office Hours: Staffers from Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s office will be available. Administrative Conference Room, Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. n 7 p.m. “Capitalizing on Insanity: The Alameda Asylum in Post-Gold Rush California”: Presented as part of the Alameda Museum lecture series; featuring a talk by historian and Alameda resident Madeleine Seiwald. Museum members, free; non-members, $10. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 748-0796 or www. alameda-museum.org) n 7 to 9 p.m. Knitting Circle: Knitters of all levels and ages welcome. Free to the public. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385) n 7 to 9 p.m. “New Directions for Alameda Schools”: Public forum with board president Barbara Kahn and superintendent Sean McPhetridge; presented by the Alameda League of Women Voters. Free to the public. Room 605, Encinal High School, 210 Central Courtesy photo Ave. (Info: 865-2385) California’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla Saturday, May 30 n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alameda will speak at College of Renters’ Coalition: General meet- Alameda Wednesday, ing open to renters and allies. June 3. City Hall West, 950 West Mall Square, Ste. 140A. (Info: www.the Main St. (Info: www.ploughshares nursery.com) alamedarenterscoalition.org) n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature n 1 p.m. “Birth of the Original Navy Seal: The Underwater Fun Hour: “Sea Creatures.” Learn Demolition Team”: LCDR William the myths and realities, then learn Goehner Jr., World War II veteran what’s new in the Visitors Center. and one of the first Navy Seals in Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: World War II, will speak. USS Hornet 544-3187) n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Bog Band will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. USS Hornet Museum, 707 Time: Five aquariums with more W. Hornet Ave. Pier 3, Alameda than 20 bay species will be fed Point (Info, tix: 521-8448, Ext. 225 or while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments www.hornetevents.com) n 2 p.m. “Optimizing Water are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Use in the Garden”: Free workshop Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: on reducing water use in the gar- 544-3187) den. Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 Sunday, May 31 n 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff: Free for Alameda Homeowners and renters. Alameda Point; register for drop off time and get location information at www.stopwaste.org/HHW. n 1 to 2 p.m. Summer Shore Cleanup: Clean and search the shore for interesting items that have been washed ashore. Bring your gloves and bucket or borrow some at the Visitors Center. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature Fun Hour: “Sea Creatures.” Learn the myths and realities, then learn what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) n 2 to 6 p.m. “Enchanted Garden”: Garden party concert featuring members of the Island City Opera. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, silent auction and a magician’s performance. Tickets: $75 in advance; $100 at the door; $350 for a table of five. Proceeds will support a new season Enjoy Shopping for Specialty Gifts for Graduation • Father’s Day Birthdays • Special Occasions Harbor Bay Spring Boutique Sunday, May 31 10am to 4pm Location: Harbor Bay Community Center 3195 Mecartney Road Sale items include: Jewelry, baked goods, dried herbs, olive oils, teas, chutneys, floral designs, blacksmithing, children’s books, home decor items, decorative totes, glass, paintings, cards, ceramics, fashion designer custom clothing, faux cakes and more! of performances by the Island City Opera at the Alameda Elks Lodge. 1021 Union St. (Info: 263-8060 or www.islandcityopera.org) n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Time: Five aquariums with more than 20 bay species will be fed while you learn who is eating what and how aquarium environments are kept healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187) Tuesday, June 2 n 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sea Squirts: “Fabulous Fish.” Outdoor exploration and a theme-related craft for children 3 to 5 and an adult. Fee: $5. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Registration required: 888-327-2757) n 1 p.m. Mastick Book Club: Members will review Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506) n 6:30 p.m. Bridges of Honor: Premiere of a compilation of digital stories by 30 of Alameda’s teens and elders. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7730) n 7 p.m. American Legion Post 9: Post rebuilding drive and meeting; open to honorably discharged veterans and current personnel of any branch of the United States military who have served at least one day of active duty during times of war or conflict. Veterans Building, Central Avenue and Walnut Street. (Info: Commander Joseph Chock, 542-0662) Wednesday, June 3 n 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AARP Driver Safety: One-day refresher course program designed for motorists 50 and older who have taken the two-day course within the past four years. Fee: $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Preregistration is required. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, registration: 747-7506) n 10:30 a.m. to noon: Midweek Bible Café: Christian Bible study open to all without regard for where you are on your spiritual journey. Continues through June 24. First Congregational Church, 1912 Central Ave. (Info: 522-6012) n 1 p.m. “Caring for Common Foot Problems”: Dale Wright, DPM, from Alameda Podiatry Group, will speak. Presented by Elders Village. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Reservations requested: 217-8527) n 6 to 8 p.m. Lawyers in the Library: Free legal service. Signup at 5:30 for lottery draw at 5:50. Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713) What’s Happening on the West End? Chi Institute, Pagano’s and More! International Chi Institute Summer Classes Open enrollment for summer Chinese Mandarin and Kung Fu classes is open now. International Chi Institute, which just celebrated its third anniversary, is happy to announce the following summer programs for five- to 13-year-old youths. Combination of Mandarin Chinese Lessons: 1:30 to 3 p.m., with Kung Fu Camp, 3 to 4 p.m., from June 15 to Aug. 21, Monday through Friday. The Mandarin Chinese class promotes the idea that learning Alameda a language and exploring new cultural experiences : 263-1473 should be fun and exciting. n.com Language is a communication bridge connecting diverse people from all over the world. Learning a new language is the best approach for people to cross this bridge and learn the culture, history, and customs of different people. Catherine, the instructor, has more than 10 years of teaching experience in the Bay Area. Kung Fu Camp: 9 to 10 a.m., from June 15 through Aug. 7, Monday through Friday. Kung Fu helps children develop physical, mental and emotional skills, such as positive self-esteem, concentration, memorization, self-discipline, respect and acknowledgement, calmness, physical fitness and coordination, self-defense, developing lifelong healthy living habits and more. Kung Fu Camp students will learn fundamental Kung Fu with step-by-step instruction. Students will achieve two belts: white and yellow belts in summer. School uniform, a tutorial DVD, belt test and certificate are included. Nunchuck Workshop, 10 to 11 a.m., from June 15 through Aug. 7, Monday through Friday. The institute has a brand new Nunchuck Workshop for six- through 13-year-old youths. No Kung Fu experience is required. Students learn Nunchuck techniques with step-by-step lessons. They could become the next Bruce Lee! A discounted price is available for students who enroll in all three summer programs. To find out more, contact the International Chi Institute Master Yan at (415) 832-0118 or Joanna Lau at lau_joanna@ hotmail.com. Pagano’s Hardware Opens in Neptune Plaza Pagano’s Hardware, the hardware store you’ve come to know and love, recently opened at its new West End location in Neptune Plaza. They brought all their customers’ favorite employees with them to their new site and all the services they depend on, such as: pipe threading, pipe cutting, glass cutting, key cuts, shade cutting and rescreening of doors and windows. PIER 29 Waterfront Restaurant Breakfast Lunch Dinner Cocktails l l l Early Bird Dinner Special $1295 to $1695 Mon-Fri: 3pm-7pm / Sat-Sun: 3pm-6pm Includes Soup or Salad and Dessert Angus Prime Rib / New York Steak / Fish Fried Prawns / Pasta / Lamb Shank & More! HOURS: Tues-Thurs: 2-9pm • Fri: 2pm-Midnight Sat: 11am-Midnight, Sun: 11am-9pm Closed Mondays 1510 Webster Street • Alameda www.pacificpinball.org OUTDOOR Happy Hour WATERFRONT Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm | Sat & Sun 3pm-6pm DINING! Special Menu $195 & Up OPEN DAILY 9AM-10PM • PLENTY OF FREE PARKING 1148 Ballena Blvd. Alameda, CA 94501 Tel: (510) 865-5086 l 865-5088 As this is a soft opening, it will take a little time to replenish all the products. Pagano’s wants their customers to know this is a work in progress and before they know it, the store will be back up to what it was before: “So much more than a hardware store.” Pagano’s, at 640 Central Ave., is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 522-1345 for information, or visit www.paganos hardware.com. Owner Dave Giovanolli and manager Sharon Arbuckle look forward to serving you. Bicycle Swap Meet Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the second annual Bicycle Swap Meet held at Changing Gears Bike Shop. Admission is free. For more information, check out: www. changinggearsbikes.org. • Professional Drycleaning • Quality Shirt Laundry • We Operate Our Own Plant 1529 Webster St. Alameda (510) 522-8299 M-F 7AM-6:30 PM • SAT 8AM-6PM $3 OFF ANY DRY CLEANING W/ORDER OF $15 OR MORE One Coupon Per Order • Exp. 06/30/15 Must present coupon w/order Learn about Resident Egrets Sun Staff Reports Each year Snowy and Great egrets return to the same tree on the Harbor Bay Lagoon to nest and raise their chicks. On Saturday, June 6, the Bay Farm Library will host representatives from the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory and the Golden Gate Audubon Society to present a program on these fascinating birds. The presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. and run about one hour. Afterwards there will be a unique opportunity to view the egrets up close through high powered scopes. The program will be held in the Leydecker Park Meeting Room which can be accessed through the Bay Farm Island Library located at 3221 Mecartney Road. n 7 to 8:30 p.m. City of Alameda Democratic Club: Meeting and program featuring special guest California Secretary of State Alex Padilla. Free to the public. Student Center, College of Alameda, 555 Ralph Appezzato Way. (Info: 6291162 or www.alameda-demo.org) n 7 to 9 p.m. Alameda Island Poets: Open mic follows featured readers, Joyce E. Young and John Curl. Frank Bette Center for the Arts,1601 Paru St. (Info: 522-2226) Thursday, June 4 n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Philip LaScola will share his collection and speak of the history of Frank Sinatra at 11. Lunch is served at noon. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. n Noon: East Bay Retired Teachers, Division 2: Luncheon meeting. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. n Noon to 3 p.m. Alameda Oakland Homelearners: Meet for fun and idea exchange. Lincoln Park, High Street and Santa Clara Avenue. (Info: www.aohl.net) n 3:30 p.m. Thursday Craft Day: Crafts for children ages 5 to 12. Dress to get messy. Free. Bay Farm Island Branch Library, 3221 Mecartney Road. (Info: 747-7787) Friday, June 5 n 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Motordude Zydeco. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285) SNEAK PEEK n June 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest: 47th annual event cosponsored by the Bay View Women’s Club, the East Bay Regional Park District and the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department. Registration begins at 9; viewing and judging are at noon and the awards are presented at 1 p.m. Viewing is free to the pub- Courtesy Wikimedia Commons The Snowy Egret For further information call the Bay Farm Island Library at 747-7787 or email lwilliam@ alamedaca.gov. lic. Robert Crown Memorial State Beach, Westline and Otis drives. (Info, registration: www.ci.alameda. ca.us/arpd) n June 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Bay Open Studios: Self-guided tour of local studios of more than 14 Alameda artists and craftspeople. Tour maps available at local businesses. Event continues June 7, 13, 14. (Info or map locations: www. proartsgallery.org) n June 6, 3:30 p.m. “Snowy and Great Egrets”: Representatives from the San Francisco Bird Observatory and the Golden Gate Audubon Society will present a program on these birds who nest on the Harbor Bay Lagoon. Free. Bay Farm Island Branch Library, 3221 Mecartney Road. (Info: 747-7787) n June 6, 7 p.m. “One for the Money $$$”: Spring concert of music spanning many decades. Dinner and silent auction follow the concert. Tickets for the concert and wine and cheese reception are: adults: $20; seniors 65 and older and youth 12-17, $15. Childcare available for children five and younger. Raffle. Proceeds will assist the church in its outreach and ministries. First Congregational Church of Alameda, 1912 Central Ave. (Reservs for dinner, child care: 522-6012; info: www. fccalameda.org) n June 6, 7 p.m. “The Doctor Dances: 1756”: A grand costume ball and adventure inspired by “The Girl in the Fireplace” episode of Dr. Who.” Presented by Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society (PEERS). Dance lesson, followed by vintage ballroom dance music, a DJ, no-host bar and a light potluck snack buffet. Eighteenth century costume, modern evening dress or Dr. Who-inspired costumes are admired but not required. Tickets: $20, if purchased by May 30; $25 at the door. Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, b EVENTS: Page 11
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